Under the Lamppost \\ l.t

Chapter 3

I run out of the mall and find Hannah on the phone near the car.

"Hannah why did you run off?"

"Really? You were flirting with Louis right in front of me!"

"No..Hannah you don't understand..I was.."

"Yeah you were trying to get with him I know it was pretty clear!"

"No I wasn't! I was trying to get in there for YOU!"

"I'm sure you were"

"Fine I guess you don't want his number..."

"Of course I do!"

"That was for you not me. I would never do that to you"

I lie to her but it's for her own good.

"That's a relief. I knew you wouldn't do that to me. I just got so mad I was trying to convince myself that you were joking or something."

We hug it out and then head to the fro-yo shop before going back to my house. I think about what happened at the mall the whole drive back to my house and I hate that I like Louis now but I don't want to hurt Hannah if I tell her. Ugh why does this happen to me?! Hopefully my perfect guy will come along soon and I can stop this absurd crush on someone who I shouldn't like.

Hannah and I jam out to the Top 40 countdown until we get to my house. My mother greets us in the kitchen and tells us not to make a lot of noise. We head upstairs and try and figure out what to do. After brainstorming for 15 minutes we give up and just lay on our phones. My phone vibrates and my stomach flutters.

Hey love-Louis

Hey-Ellie :)

What happened with Hannah at the mall?-Louis

She wasn't feeling well-Ellie :)

Tell her I said I hope she feels better-Louis

I will-Ellie :)

Can I ask you something?-Louis

Of course-Ellie :)

He doesn't answer for 15 minutes 

Do we have something? I mean today at the mall I felt something between us but I didn't want to ask or sound dumb. I didn't know if you felt it too or not.-Louis

There definitely is something-Ellie :)

Can we talk about it sometime?-Louis

Sure-Ellie :)

Okay how about the diner tomorrow around 2 for lunch?-Louis

That sounds good. See you tomorrow-Ellie :)

See you tomorrow. Sweet dreams-Louis

Holy crap what am I going to tell Hannah. I look over at her and she has no idea what I'm doing thank god. I just have to tell her...or should I. I don't know what to do. If I tell her and she's okay with it that's good but she could get mad. If I don't tell her and she finds out for herself I am definitely in deep trouble. This shouldn't be this hard. She's my best friend, I should be honest with her and tell her that I like Louis. She might never talk to me again. I can't afford to lose her now. I'm just going to tell her.

"Hannah?"

"Yeah"

"If I had lunch with Louis tomorrow would you be mad?"

"No it's not like it's a date"

"Of course it's not. I just wanted to check with you first"

"Yeah it's fine with me"

Thank the lord. Okay, good she's not mad. Everything will be fine.

Now I have to actually go on this date. What am I going to wear? I shouldn't be freaking out this much but ugh I can't help it. 

We agree that it's time to go to sleep and my brain creates scenarios of tomorrow that I know aren't going to happen but if they did my life would be made. I can't wait!

I wake up early the next morning and take a shower. Taking extra time to deep condition my hair and shave my legs to silky smooth perfection. Like most human beings I sing in the shower and I am pretty loud. Hannah comes in and yells at me for waking her up. I tell her as an apology I'll make her breakfast. By that time I'm done with my shower and change into comfy clothes to make breakfast. Hannah demands pancakes and bacon...really Hannah. I don't complain to keep her happy and so she doesn't get mad at me for the date with Louis. We eat and then I ask if she can help me pick out an outfit. 

"I thought you said it wasn't a date?"

"It's not I just hate looking bad in front of people, you know that."

"It almost seems that you're trying to impress him."

"No I wouldn't do that to you"

"Okay, well since you shaved your legs so well wear something that shows off your amazing calves"

We decide on a maroon skater skirt and a white shirt with a belt to show off my figure. I decline Hannah's opinion to wear a sweater. Maybe he'll notice I'm cold and offer me his jacket. My hopeless romantic brain pulls all references from the vast array of chick flicks I have seen. I take Hannah home before I do my hair and makeup. She might get suspicious of me curling my hair and going the extra mile on my makeup. 

I get back home and get started on my special routine. It's almost 1 o'clock when I get done and now the anxiety starts to kick in. What if I really like him and have to tell Hannah the truth? Why did I have to go with what my heart said? Why couldn't I have thought this through like I usually do?

The clock is ticking down until 2 and my stomach becomes full of knots. If I really want to go I have to think fast. Come on Ellie, just do it! 

I've made up my mind. Why should I let Hannah get in the way of my happiness? She should be proud of me for living in the moment and not having to make a pros and cons list first. I grab my keys and purse and walk out to my car. 

I sit in the parking lot of the diner and breathe for a moment because this could change everything. 

A/N: Hey guys sorry for not updating but I've been super busy with work,school and sports but here you go! So how do you think the date will go? Please vote and comment because that gives me some motivation to keep writing. Also check out some amazing stories by some amazing people RachelOfficial_ MagicAl_WinGs_.